Melody's Corn Maque Choux

A common Creole dish that can be served as a side dish to any combination of meat and potatoes, pasta, or rice dishes. A flavorful complement. Prep time depend on whether or not you chop your own seasonings or use frozen pre-chopped seasonings. Cook time depends on how long it takes to prepare and cook the rest of the meal. Number of servings depends on how much everybody likes it.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 176 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 slices bacon
• ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• ½ cup diced celery
• ½ cup diced green bell pepper
• ½ cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
• 1 pinch Creole seasoning, or to taste
• 1 (20 ounce) package frozen corn kernels

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.

Step 2

Allow bacon to cool; crumble and set aside.

Step 3

Melt butter with the bacon drippings in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, thyme, salt, black pepper, parsley, and Creole seasoning in the butter mixture until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 more minutes.

Step 5

Mix in beef broth and corn; bring to a boil.

Step 6

Cover the saucepan and reduce heat to low; simmer until broth is nearly evaporated and vegetables are tender, about 20 more minutes. Stir in crumbled bacon. Dish can be simmered longer or held over low heat if desired.